It was a week when two quarterbacks (Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning) who had long been considered as the best reestablished themselves as the very best. And a week when three rookies (Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Ryan Tannehill) continued to lend evidence that today’s quarterbacks are ready for the NFL the second they leave their college campuses.

Although, one rookie (Andrew Luck) was reminded there is a difference between playing on Sunday and playing on Saturday.

He doesn’t have much of an offensive line, running game, defense or tight end who can catch. Yet, he is by far – by far – the league’s best passer. This is why winning the Super Bowl is a tad overrated when rating QBs.

2. Peyton Manning, Broncos (4)

Rodgers may be the best passer. But there can’t be a better field general than Peyton Manning. He not only came back from a 24-0 halftime deficit on Monday night, he needed less than 1 ½ quarters to complete it.

3. Eli Manning, Giants (3)

The best 15 of 28 for 193 performance of the year. Won handily at mighty San Francisco. Glad to handoff in fourth quarter.

4. Tom Brady, Patriots (1)

Top five passing yardage QBs all lost. Brady was No. 1 with 395 yards. He also had the worst rating among the top 5 yardage-losers at 79.3. Patriots just don’t know how to protect two-score, fourth-quarter leads.

5. Matt Ryan, Falcons (2)

The only 6-0 team in history that is getting worse. Threw 3 picks against Raiders. Falcons defense responsible for 10 points in 23-20 win.

Settled for three short field goals in first quarter and those red-zone woes came back to get him against Washington. Threw a pick six that put Redskins up 31-12. And then Ponder threw two TD passes.

17. Cam Newton, Panthers (17)

Bye week. Host Dallas and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on Sunday.

18. Andy Dalton, Bengals (18)

Only Brandon Weeden (10) has thrown more interceptions (9). And Weeden only threw one pick to Dalton’s three (including pick six) in Browns’ upset win against Bengals.

19. Alex Smith, 49ers (6)

Stunk it up against Giants in well-hyped rematch of NFC championship game. Threw three picks and took four sacks while only throwing for 200 yards in 26-3 beating.

20. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bills (23)

Didn’t do much but sometimes it’s about not losing a game. Completed 18 of 32 for only 153 yards with no touchdowns, but also no mistakes to beat a tough Cardinal defense in Arizona.

21. Sam Bradford, Rams (24)

Exhibit A why it’s not just the quarterback. Two weeks ago he completed 7 of 21 for 141 yards in 17-3 win against previously unbeaten Arizona. He bounced this week by completing 26 of 39 for 315 yards in 17-14 loss to 2-3 Miami.

22. Josh Freeman, Bucs (25)

Talk about high impact passing. Piled up 328 yards and 3 TDs from 15 completions in 38-10 blowout win against Brady Quinn’s Chiefs.

23. Matt Hasselbeck, Titans (26)

Frustrated the Steelers’ defense last Thursday night with a decent, move-the-chains performance. Completed 25 of 44 for 290 yards. Only a 75.0 rating but a 26-23 win.

24. Mark Sanchez, Jets (29)

A 1960s-type winning performance. Completed just 11 of 18 for 82 yards – and won in a route. The Jets more than any other team try to win by running the ball. Which is why they picked up Tim Tebow.

25. Carson Palmer, Raiders (31)

Was having a great game at Atlanta – until he lost it with a pick six. Completed 23 of 33 for 353.

26. Andrew Luck, Colts (5)

Had one of those tough rookie games against Jets. Completed just 22 of 44 passes with two interceptions and no TDs. Ranks 30th in league passing.

27. Brandon Weeden, Browns (27)

Got his first NFL win on his 29th birthday.

28. Kevin Kolb, Cardinals (22)

That is one bad offensive line trying to protect him. Took five sacks while throwing for paltry 128 yards in 16-13 overtime loss to Buffalo. Got his ribs bashed in late in fourth quarter.

29. Brady Quinn, Chiefs (30)

One interception wasn’t his fault but he didn’t have much chance at Tampa Bay. Completed 22 of 38 for only 180 yards with two interceptions in 38-10 Bucs’ win.

30. Blaine Gabbert, Jaguars (32)

Bye week. Will get another chance Sunday in the Raiders’ Black Hole.

31. Michael Vick, Eagles (19)

Had the chance to put the Lions away but with Jeremy Macklin wide open across the middle for short gain and first down, Vick threw the ball into a lineman’s helmet. Turnovers are neutralizing his talent.

32. John Skelton, Cardinals (N/R)

Came off the bench and completed just 2 of 10, including game-losing interception in overtime.

33. Philip Rivers, Chargers (13)

Seriously, what happened to this guy? He’s been stinking it up the past two years. Lost his composure in 24-0 meltdown to Broncos.

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